dimple
noun
a small, natural hollow area or crease, permanent or transient, in some soft part of the human body, especially one formed in the cheek in smiling.
were dimpling
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past progressiveof dimple.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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A little farther on, between them and the town, flowed a small stream, the waters of which were dimpling and sparkling in the moonlight.
From The Garies and Their Friends by Frank J. Webb
She turned her head away, the tears were still on her cheeks, but they were very red, and her cheeks were dimpling involuntarily.
From 'Doc.' Gordon by Frank T. (Frank Thayer) Merrill
"But I ain't told you that yet," the corners of Pearl's mouth were dimpling.
From The Black Pearl by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
